Turkey blocks access to Instagram. Reports say it's a response to removal of posts on Hamas chief

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Turkey blocks access to Instagram. Reports say it's a response to removal of posts on Hamas chief
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s communications authority blocked access to the social media platform Instagram on Friday, the latest instance of a clampdown...

ANKARA , TurkeyTurkey ’s communications authority blocked access to the social media platform Instagram on Friday, the latest instance of a clampdown on websites in the country.

It came days after Fahrettin Altun, the presidential communications director and aide to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, criticized the Meta-owned platform for preventing users in Turkey from posting messages of condolences for Haniyeh.The country is observing a day of mourning for Haniyeh on Friday, during which flags will be flown at half-staff.

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